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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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