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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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