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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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