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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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