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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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