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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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