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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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