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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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