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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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