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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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