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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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