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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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