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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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