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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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