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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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