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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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