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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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