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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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