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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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