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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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