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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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