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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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