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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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