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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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