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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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