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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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