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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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