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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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