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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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