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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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