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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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