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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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