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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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