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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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