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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers 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 MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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