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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs 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 numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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