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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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