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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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