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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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