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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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