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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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