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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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