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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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