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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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