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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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