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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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