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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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