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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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