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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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