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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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