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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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