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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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