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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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