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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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