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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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