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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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