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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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