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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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