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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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