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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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