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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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