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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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