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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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