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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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