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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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