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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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