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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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