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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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