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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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