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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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