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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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