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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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