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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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