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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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