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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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