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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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