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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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