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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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