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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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