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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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