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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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