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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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