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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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