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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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