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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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