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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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