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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different 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 educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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