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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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