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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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