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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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