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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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