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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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