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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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