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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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