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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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