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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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