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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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