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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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