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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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