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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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