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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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