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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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