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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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