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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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