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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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