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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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