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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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