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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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