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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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