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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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