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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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