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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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