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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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