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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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