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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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