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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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