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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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