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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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