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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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