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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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