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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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