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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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