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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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