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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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