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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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