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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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