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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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