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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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