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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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