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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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