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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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