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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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