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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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