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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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