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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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