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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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