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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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