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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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