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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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