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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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