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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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