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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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