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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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