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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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