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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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