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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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