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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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