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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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