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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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