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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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