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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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