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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies 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 organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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