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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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