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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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