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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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