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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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