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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum 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. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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