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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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