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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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