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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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