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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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