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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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