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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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