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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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