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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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