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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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