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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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