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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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