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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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