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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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