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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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