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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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