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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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