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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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