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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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