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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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