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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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