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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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