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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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