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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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