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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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