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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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