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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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