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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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