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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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