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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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