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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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