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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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