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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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