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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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