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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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