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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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