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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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