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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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