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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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