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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers 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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