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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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