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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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