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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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