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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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