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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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