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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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