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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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