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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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