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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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