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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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