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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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