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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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