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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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