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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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