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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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