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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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