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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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