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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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