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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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