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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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