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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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