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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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