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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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