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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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