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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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