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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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