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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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