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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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