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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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