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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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