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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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