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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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