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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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