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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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