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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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