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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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