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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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