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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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