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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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