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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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