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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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