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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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