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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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