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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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