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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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