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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations 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 dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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