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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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