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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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