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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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