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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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