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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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