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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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