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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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