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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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