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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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