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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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