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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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