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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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