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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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