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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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