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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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