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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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