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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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