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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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