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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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