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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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