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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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