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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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