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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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