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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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