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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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