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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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