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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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