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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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