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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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