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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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