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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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