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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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