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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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