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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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