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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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