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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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