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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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