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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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