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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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