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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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