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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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