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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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