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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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