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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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