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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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