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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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