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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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