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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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