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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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