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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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