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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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