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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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