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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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