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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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