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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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