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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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