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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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