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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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