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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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