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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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