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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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