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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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