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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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