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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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