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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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