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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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