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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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