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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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