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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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