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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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