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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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