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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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