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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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