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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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