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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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