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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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