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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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