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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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