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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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