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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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