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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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