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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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