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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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