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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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