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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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