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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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