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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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