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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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