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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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