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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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