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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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