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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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