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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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