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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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