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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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