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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education