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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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