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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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