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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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