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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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