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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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