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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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