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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major 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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