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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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