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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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