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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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