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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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