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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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