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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources