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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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