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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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