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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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