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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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