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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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