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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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