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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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