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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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