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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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