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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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