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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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