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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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