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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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