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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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