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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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