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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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