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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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