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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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