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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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