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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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