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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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