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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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