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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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