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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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