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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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