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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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