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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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