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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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