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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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