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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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