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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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