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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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