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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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