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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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