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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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