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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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