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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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