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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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