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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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