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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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