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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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