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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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