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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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