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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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