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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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