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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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