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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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