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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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