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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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