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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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