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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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