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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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