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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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