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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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