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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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