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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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