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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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