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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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