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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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