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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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