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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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