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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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