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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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