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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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