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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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