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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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