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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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