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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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