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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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