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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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