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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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