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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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