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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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