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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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