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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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