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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches 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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