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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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