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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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