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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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