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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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