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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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