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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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