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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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