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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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