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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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