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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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