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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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