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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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