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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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