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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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