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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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