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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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