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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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