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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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