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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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