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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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