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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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