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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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