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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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