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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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