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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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