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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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