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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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