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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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