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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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