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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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