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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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