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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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