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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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