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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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