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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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