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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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