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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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