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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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