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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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