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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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