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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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