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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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