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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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