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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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