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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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