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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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