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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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