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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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