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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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