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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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