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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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