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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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