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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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