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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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