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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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