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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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