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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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