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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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