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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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