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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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