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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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