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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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