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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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