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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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