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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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