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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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