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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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