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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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