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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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