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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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