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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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