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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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