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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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