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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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