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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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