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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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