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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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