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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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