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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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