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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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