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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring 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 authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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