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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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