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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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