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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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