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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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